Ginger Basil Mimosa
The brunch mimosa, redirected. Grapefruit juice stands in for the orange, sparkling water for the champagne. Our Spicy Ginger Syrup and a handful of fresh basil turn a simple substitution into a drink you actually chose.
At a glance
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Glassware: Champagne flute or highball
- Yield: 3 mocktails
Ingredients
- 3 oz Spicy Ginger Syrup
- Juice of 1 grapefruit (or 6 oz unsweetened grapefruit juice)
- 9 oz sparkling water
- Crushed ice
- A few basil leaves
- Grapefruit wedge, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Shake the grapefruit juice and Spicy Ginger Syrup with ice, then strain.
- Pour 3 oz of the mixture over ice in each glass and top with an equal amount of sparkling water.
- Garnish with basil leaves and a grapefruit wedge. To make it a cocktail, add vodka or dry sparkling wine.
At Portland Syrups, we make better-tasting, better-for-you beverage syrups using high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. We empower everyone to create the drinks they love their way. Each 12 oz bottle makes 12–24 drinks.
